x-men

Marvel’s current cinema domination can be traced back to X-Men, the Bryan Singer directed film that started off the longest running franchise in superhero history. This serious-minded film is ripe with good actors delivering intelligent dialogue, surrounded by captivating production design all while slyly referencing racial,sexual and other forms of discrimination. This inaugural entry into the X-Men cannon is flawed and feels overly expository, but remains entertaining and full of compelling characters to warrant a positive recommendation.(more…)

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Episode one-hundred and seventy-six. Join hosts Trevor and Jason as they discuss the latest in movie news, box office numbers and trailers.

News: Derek Connolly and Teddy Newton Plan Mystery Pixar Film
10 Contenders Remain in the VFX Oscar Race
George Clooney and Paul Greengrass Team for Heist Thriller
The Avatar Sequels to Start Filming in 2013
Hugh Jackman in Talks for X-Men: Days of Future Past
Johnny Depp Reprised His Role for The Legend of Captain Jack Sparrow
China Predicted To Surpass U.S. Box Office By 2020
Man of Steel Movie Novelization Already Available for Pre-Order

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Apparently Fox isn’t upset with getting stuck with the bill on the last outing with Wolverine, as the newest film has been set to release on July 26, 2013. The film has continually been delayed, with Darren Aronofsky (strange choice to begin with in my opinion) leaving and James Mangold (Walk the Line, 3:10 to Yuma, Knight and Day) stepping in to helm the Hugh Jackman (ya he’s back) starrer.

With the successful reboot X-Men: First Class allowing for that franchise to continue without Wolverine, Fox has been desperate to get a side-going series starring the most famous X-Man. Let’s not forget that X-Men Origins: Wolverine would have been a complete failure without that first astonishing $85M opening weekend (which quickly plummeted by 70% the following weekend proving the film sucked), but proving that there is a demand for the character, and thus Fox continues to push Wolverine.

As we saw with Sony and Marvel’s relationship (and really anyone licensing other’s characters) Fox is probably contractually obligated to continue making films to hold on to the rights, especially since Marvel is now owned by Disney and has in the past bought back rights to other characters. I like Wolverine, but honestly we need a little longer of a break from this, push it back to 2014 and come back full bore without Jackman. Not that he’s bad in the role, but I’d like to see something a little different at this point, not unlike what happened with X-Men: First Class reinvigorating my interest with the X-Men. What do you think? Something you’re looking forward to?

This best Hugh Jackman movies list features the top Hugh Jackman films of all time, including only titles that he has starred in that have already released. In order to be included in this top 5 Hugh Jackman movies list Jackman must have played a prominent role. Author discretion is the final criteria used to distinguish these best Hugh Jackman films.

5. Scoop (2006)

Box Office Gross: $10,525,717 Adjusted: $0

The late U.K. journalist Joe Strombel (Ian McShane) is being mourned by his colleagues—even as, stuck in limbo, Joe remains committed to pursuing a hot tip on the identity of “the Tarot Card Killer” at large in London. But how can his legwork get done now? Via the very much alive Sondra Pransky (Scarlett Johansson). Sondra is an American journalism student visiting friends in London. During a stage performance by another American, magician Sid Waterman (Woody Allen), Sondra is shocked to find herself able to see and hear Joe. From beyond, he gives her the scoop of a lifetime and urges her to pursue it. Sondra immediately starts chasing the big story, enlisting the aid of a reluctant Sid. That chase leads right to handsome British aristocrat Peter Lyman (Hugh Jackman). Soon, Sondra finds that the romance of her life may well be the dangerous scoop she’s looking for.

Wade Wilson aka Deadpool is one of my favorite comic book characters of all time. Unfortunately, like all Deadpool fans I was devastated by the way he was portrayed in X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009). No scratch that, I wasn’t devastated, I was pissed. They did an absolutely horrendous job with the character in the film, and part of me hoped the whole project would just crawl into a corner and die. Deep down, however, I knew that if done right a Deadpool film could be one of the best comic book movies ever made. It seems producer Lauren Shuler Donner agrees. At the resent press junket for the release of X:Men: First Class on DVD and Blu-ray Shuler had quite a bit to say about the film.(more…)

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Joe Meros of Ohio
– “Thank you, I can’t wait to receive my DVD!”

Enter Movie Mavericks DVD Giveaway for September and You Could Win a Copy of X-Men: First Class on DVD!

In 1962, the United States government enlists the help of Mutants with superhuman abilities to stop a malicious dictator who is determined to start world war III. X-Men: First Class is the thrilling, eye-opening chapter you’ve been waiting for…Witness the beginning of the X-Men Universe. Before Charles Xavier and Erik Lensherr took the names Professor X and Magneto, they were two young men discovering their superhuman powers for the first time, working together in a desperate attempt to stop the Hellfire Club and a global nuclear war.

Entry Rules: This giveaway is open to residents of the US and Canada (Must be 18 and older). Entry is free and you can enter up to 6 times by following the entry guidelines below. Giveaway will close on September 30, 2011 at 11:59PM PST. ONE winner will be drawn at random and notified via e-mail on October 1st, 2011. Please include your e-mail address with your entry registration (in the box specified when making the comment) in order to be contacted if you win. E-mail addresses will never be shared or used for any other purpose than to notify the winner. Winners have 3 days from notification to reply with a delivery address. While winners often receive prizes in less time, it can take up to 4-6 weeks for prize delivery based on a number of factors. Movie Mavericks cannot be responsible for lost, stolen or otherwise unreceived prizes. Winner will be listed on this post.(more…)

This best superhero movies list features the top superhero films of all time, including only titles that have already released. In order to be included in this top 5 superhero movies list the superhero must have played a prominent role. Author discretion is the final criteria used to distinguish these best superhero films.

5. The Shadow (1994)

Box Office Gross: $32,063,435 Adjusted for 2011: $55,075,469

Alec Baldwin’s turn in the role of a superhero is one of the best albeit forgotten films in the genera. Surfacing in the summer of 1994 with little fanfare; presumably from audience fatigue after two Batman films, The Rocketeer and a legion of wannabe blockbuster arrived in less than five years. The Shadow separates itself from others in the pack through it’s exquisite production and art design and a detailed period setting in the art-deco friendly 1930’s. The character of Cranston Lamont/ The Shadow originated on radio series almost 80 years ago. Apparently 1990’s audiences weren’t interested in their grandparent’s superhero and left this little seen film to die a quick death at the box-office. In hindsight it’s a entertaining piece of escapist fun with slick direction from Highlander vet Russell Mulcahy, a self deprecating script and a polished look that provides as many visual thrills as the stunning special effects.(more…)

Despite a long friendship with star Hugh Jackman and a reporedly excellent script by Christopher Mcquarrie (Usual Suspects, Valkyrie), OSCAR nominated director Darren Aronofsky has decided to leave the production of ‘Wolverine 2′. Citing a divorce and possibly messy custody battle with soon to be ex-wife Rachel Weisz as the main reason for leaving the project. (more…)

Bryan Singer was originally slated to direct the next installment in the X-Men franchise, unfortunately he has been caught up with his newest film Jack the Giant Killer. Warner Bros again blocks Singer from directing another X-Men movie. They did so with X-Men: Last Stand when Singer was directing Superman. He is still signed on as producer though, and may get a chance to direct another X-Men movie as X-Men: First Class is only the beginning in a planned new prequel trilogy.